The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1887-09-16
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sep. l2'h, 1857.
In political circles at tie Capital, the chief
topic of public interest and discussion Is still
the tariff conference al Oak View, between
the President, Secretary Farchild, Mr.. Carlisle
and other advisers, which has just been con-
cluded, doubtless to the full satisfaction of the
conferees, at least. That an Administration
tariff measure, embodyinsa substantial reduc-
ton of the customs duties upon the necessa-
ries of life aId repeal Of the tobacco tax, was
agreed upon, have not the least doubt Fur
Their. have reason 10 believe that the Prcsl-
dent will bring TO bear all Of his famous frm-
ness and visor i'll imprcssing his views upon
The attention Of Congress, as OF vital import
ance to the future of both the country and the
Democracy. The attitude of Mr.. Randall and
those of his way of thinking upon this ques-
ton, is regarded with much interest and soil
citude, but | believe there is no ground for
alarm for think that the EX-Sl 'eaker, While
differing with many other Democrats upon
reimbursement of the tariff realizes the neces-
sitv of reduction of taxation, and will agree
to fair compromise that in large tegree
will accomplish the result so greatly desired,
and 10 which the Democratic party so solemn
" pledged itself in the platform OF the Chicago
Convention.
Surprise is expressed in some quarters that
Ex-Speaker Carlisle has taken no testimony IN
the contested election proceedings filed against
him by Thobe. Mr. Carlisle says. in an inter-
view, that he took no te>tim my because it
was unnecessary fol i'm 10 do So. Is the con-
testant ONLY ALLEGED The casting of four fraud.
duleul votes fl; The con,e ;tee and that as his
majority III the District was SD, such claim,
if admitted, could not change tie result. I'm
der such circumstances it wonh be simply
prepostrlous for the con.estee to produce ey:-
dence.
The foreign delegates to the Medical Con-
oress. after uniting with their American bre-
tbrcn in Il visit to Mt Vernon. said adeu and
left for an excursion to Niagara Falls b, FIRE
turning their faces honicward to again brave
the pillows of tie br.ny deep.
The pro;ec. to open tine roadway f.om the
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Washington, to be called Mt. Vernon Avenue,
seems to meet with public favor, and there can
be little doubt that the work will be done, as
the popular support, both of the citizens OF the
District of Columbia and If Alexandria colln-
tv. Virginia, which is becoming enlisted in be-
half of this truly patriot: and polite undertak-
ing. seems to warran: such a conclusion.
There will be a public meeting, at Alexandria
| ON the 18th inst, to consider the matter.
A memorable and important work of the reli-
slous world in The location ofthe great Catholic
University in the city Il Washington. The es-
mate of the cost and endowment OF this great
work is the immense sum of Sl,OO0,o0O, OF
which amount 100000 is already in hand. 1t
| is designed TO upbuild here grand university
that will favorahly conn are with the flr-famed
| seats Of learning in Tie old world.
On the 18th inst the President and his wife,
the Governor Of tie original thirteen States
and other dirnitaries will attend the celebra-
ton of the Constitutional Centennial at thlla-
de!phia and a great time is expected. 1t is
| hoped that the events Of The day will be IN
keeping with the spirit Of the occasion. ana
| that there will be no outbmst OF partisan feel
| ing b; thoughtless enthusiasts.
Such serious conflicts Of opinion have arisen
! between the members Of the Civil Service
Commissioner over the question of the right OF
removal of clerks, that there is some talk OF
the resignation OF the President, Mr.. Edgerton.
| who holds that the appointing power has the
authority to dismiss employees in the CLASH
fed service absolutely, without asking ques-
tons. while his colleagues maintain that nc
removals should be made without specifying
the calise-tlrat this power is extremely limit
ed. 1t is expected that the President will be
| iually called upon to settle the controversy.
Despite the carpng criticism OF few NAL
contents, the International Medical Congress
which has just adjourned to me ct in Berlin
| two years hence, has been great success
fully realizing the expectations of its projectors
and comforting lasting blessings and benefits
| upon mankind in the rapid strides made ir
| scientific Development and the improved treat
| meat of diseases.